5 Things I Learned Writing Blood From a Rose
Here are 5 Things I learned Writing Blood From a Rose: I learn something with every story, every poem, every book. Every time I sit down and write out an aspect of what I think or who I am or just let me imagination run wild...
5 Ways Readers Can Support Their Favorite Authors (Indie or Otherwise)
Show Some Book Love Readers love books and authors, we know this. But sometimes, being a writer can feel like a lonely pursuit. As solitary as some of us are, we really do appreciate knowing that readers care, that they love the characters and stories we...
How Long Does It Take To Write A Book?
As an author (and also as a book coach), I get asked this question a lot. How long does it take to write a book? It's an interesting question. One that I think is driven by both curiosity and, when it is an aspiring author doing...
Creative Writing and Cognitive Alchemy
When teaching or talking about creative writing and/or coaching fiction writers, I talk a lot about the subconscious act of writing and how the churn of thoughts and ideas takes place even when we are not sitting in front of the blank screen or fresh...
Word-Nerds Unite! Affiliate with Supportive People and Organizations
Anyone who knows me, knows I am an eclectic and voracious reader, a writer/author, a book coach, editor, and writing mentor/teacher. In short, I am a word-nerd. I also like to affiliate with supportive people and organizations. I have loved words since the days when, in...
Sharon Featured in Tempe Library Newsletter
Sharon has been published with an article in the July 2020 Tempe Public Library Newsletter, Pen to Paper Resources for Authors, with an article entitled Five Ways to Lose Your Reader on the First Page. A simple and straightforward look at five different traps that push...
My 2017 Writing Year, So Far: Panels, Presentations & Publication
My 2017 writing year has already been a whirl of fabulous writing events and appearances. [caption id="attachment_204" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Sharon Skinner Book Appearance[/caption] January was a super busy month. Lots of travel and teaching/presenting. As you know, I taught a half-day workshop at the ASU Virginia G Piper...
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